Danceworks Youth Dance Programs

Danceworks Youth Dance Programs offers ballet, ballroom, creative dance, dance with me, intro to hip hop, hip hop, jazz, pre ballet, tap, tap and creative dance, tap and pre ballet, and theatre dance. The ballroom classes cover the basics of the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa, and Rumba. Creative dance includes fun and games, and pre ballet and tap and pre ballet include ballet terminology, positions, movements, and class discipline.

Programs

• Ballet
• Ballroom — Covers the basics of ballroom dance favorites like the Fox Trot, Tango and Waltz along with Latin styles such as the Cha Cha, Salsa and Rumba.
• Creative Dance — Fun and games that explore creativity and self-expression and develop dance skills that prepare students to move into other movement disciplines. Focuses on coordination, rhythm and creativity.
• Dance With Me
• Intro to Hip Hop
• Hip Hop
• Jazz
• Pre Ballet — Designed to build coordination, strength and body awareness through a range of creative techniques. Introduces basic ballet terminology, positions, movements, and ballet class discipline.
• Tap
• Tap & Creative Dance
• Tap & Pre Ballet — Covers the basics of ballet and tap with an emphasis on correct technique and terminology and dance class discipline.
• Theatre Dance

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: FALL 2026 (Sep 8–Dec 19, 2026); WINTER/SPRING 2027 (Jan 4–May 29, 2027); FULL 2026-27 YEAR (Sep 8–May 29, 2027)
• General schedule: Danceworks at MYAC: Fall 2026 session runs September 8–December 19, 2026; Winter/Spring 2027 session runs January 4–May 29, 2027. Youth classes are offered at MYAC and the JCC; offerings vary by session.

About the provider

Danceworks Youth Dance Programs was founded in 1992. Its mission is to enhance joy, health, and creativity by engaging the community through dance, and to inspire lifelong interest and participation in the arts. Youth classes are offered at MYAC and the JCC, and offerings vary by session. Fall 2026 runs September 8 through December 19, 2026, and Winter/Spring 2027 runs January 4 through May 29, 2027.

Youth registration policies and dress code are referenced. Registration must take place online through MINDBODY no later than 2 hours before the start of class. Class sizes are limited. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment may be canceled and students will be notified. Payment plans are available. The Shining Light Studio Scholarship is available; foster families receive a 15% discount on youth studio classes and School Day Off Workshops.

Last updated November 5, 2026.